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1 The Year of Innovation Entrepreneurship Environment Engagement Rockford Partner Presentation 2008

2 2 The Concept A year-long celebration of Rockford area’s legacy of invention and industriousness

3 3 The Concept A year-long celebration of Rockford area’s legacy of invention and industriousness …initiating a new era of creativity, collaboration and change

4 4 The Origin  Began as an outgrowth of the successful collaboration for He&She glass art event  Ad hoc group brainstormed how to replicate that success in a broad-based community effort aimed at real change  Focus turned to innovation as the emphasis in an extended initiative  Convenient coincidence that 2009 is an important anniversary for many Rockford entities

5 5 The Rationale Successful cities engineer their future and shape their destiny We have to create our own inertia that will move the community forward

6 6 The Goal Inspire every Rockford area resident to be actively involved in building a future for our community that reflects innovation in every aspect of life

7 7 The Outcome Rockford area is transformed into an even greater place to live, work, learn, invest and play in the minds of current and potential residents, tourists and business investors.

8 8 Areas of Focus  Entrepreneurship Creativity Courage Leadership

9 9 Areas of Focus  Environment Stewardship Responsibility Sustainability

10 10 Areas of Focus  Engagement Involvement Mentoring Community

11 11 The Initiatives  YOI committee will endorse and publicize a variety of programs that meet key criteria Does it fit? (Entrepreneurship, Environment, Engagement) How is it new? Are you collaborating? How will you measure impact? Does it foster real change?  Committee will support participating organizations with direction and connections, but not with funds

12 12 The Initiatives  Type and number of programs/events are only limited by participants’ creativity  Examples of event concepts currently being considered for YOI inclusion RSO Made in America concert Green Rockford symposium RAM 5 by 5 youth arts program Sister Cities youth soccer

13 13 Made in America  Celebrating the art of manufacturing in Rockford  Innovative gala performance Unique concert format Music by American composers Synchronized film on large screens  Youth concert; factory floor music experiences

14 14 Green Rockford idea  Growing interest and imperative for natural resource stewardship  Symposium on green principles and trends  Invite partners from Sweden—recognized for leading-edge green practices  Two instructional tracks with emphasis on practical applications Organizations Individuals

15 15 5 by 5  Introduces 5 cultural experiences by age 5  Collaboration with Head Start Program  Sparks imagination, stimulates creativity  Extends awareness and use of community cultural resources  Allows arts and culture entities to reach a broader spectrum of community members

16 16 Soccer Exchange idea  Soccer is “the” international sport  Leverage Rockford’s Sister City relationships China Sweden Hungary Romania Italy Ukraine Kyrgyzstan  Youth tournament and cultural exchanges with regional clubs

17 17 Promotion Plans  Calendar of programs/events  Local print/broadcast media support  Tools for YOI entities to show participation Official website logo/link Vertical banner Counter card/window sticker  Inclusion in RACVB marketing  www.rockfordinnovates.com  Links on community sites

18 18 Promotion Plans www.rockfordinnovates.com

19 19 Call to Action  YOI is a community-wide initiative  We need broad participation and support  Consider tailoring current programs and resources toward the YOI effort  Timeline Collaboration workshop: September, 2008 Concept proposals: October 17, 2008 Public launch: January, 2009

20 A legacy of invention and industriousness. A new era of creativity, collaboration and change.


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